Mount Graham

We went up to Mount Graham to play on the snow during Christmas break. We had a lot of fun! We love our mountain because it is a quick get away from the heat and the hustle and bussel of life. But once you have grown up in the mountains Mount Graham is a very step mountain with not a lot of sledding spots. People sled down the road! We stopped at a picnic spot and the kids also used the trail nearby to sled down. I could hardly believe how beautiful it was! We brought hot chocolate and snacks, built a fire and enjoyed fun company with the Reidheads.

The Night Before Christmas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Christmas eve Papa Jerold came by with a friend, Santa Clause!  Ella's face was classic.  We had just gotten back from looking at Christmas lights when we heard jingle bells and in walked Santa Clause to our house!  At the time he walked in Ella was drinking out of a mug and she was frozen with wide eyes! 

Christmas Morning

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas morning was great!   The kids are so much fun to watch.  We woke up early and called Papa to come and watch us open gifts.  We started with Santa gifts.  Ella got an American Girl doll she named Kassidy.  Wyatt got an i pod touch.  Trett a kindle Fire.  Ashtyn boots and skinny jeans.  Weston a Kindle Fire.  The kids that got bigger gifts sent Santa $100.00 to help out with the expense.  Merry Christmas!

Weston's Basketball 2011-2012

Weston worked really hard all summer long to get into shape and improve his basketball skills. He really did a lot to improve his abilities. It all paid off this season in basketball. As a freshman he was asked to play for the JV and for the Varsity! He rolled/sprained his ankle 2 twice this year. He did a great job and I am very proud of him for working so hard!

I know I haven't posted in a while and yes there is much to post about. Christmas, January, February and my father. Right now is not the best time but I do promise I will get to it soon.

I did want to blog about a cute funny from Ella. Today she was talking about M&M's. She said I like that they have M's on them but I'm not sure why they have to have E's, just because it is in my name. I then explained to her they were all M's. She thought for a while and said they are? Wait a minute show me one. So I drew her one. After she got over the fact that I wasn't getting the M correct and she showed me how it was done correctly she said oh a W and then I showed her the E. Her face was classic!

I had to laugh so hard! Such a cutie!

Kindergarten show and tell

What has kindergarten show and tell come to? Last Friday Ella came home with a small brown paper sack and instructions that she would be having show and tell on Monday's and she needed to put her item in the small sack. She chose a small shinny polished blue rock and placed it in her bag. Later we realized that Monday was MLK day and there was no school. I was just excited we remember to put it in her backpack and told her to keep it there until the following Monday and we were going to be prepared. Yeah check that off of the list of things to remember! She came home today and said to me she just wasn't sure about bringing her rock. She then explained to me about all of the other things the kids had brought in. Of course the one over achiever parent also came in and did show in tell with his child. I am certain none of that stuff fit in the small brown bag! Well then Ella asked me if we could just make a blanket. Then she asked me what day it was. I told her it was Tues. Then she replied, "I guess we better get started!."

REALLY!?!?!

Family Christmas Party

We had the family party at our house this year. We ate lots of yummy food, played minute to win it, and did the nativity. The kids also go to build their own sleigh out of candy and then they raced them.

Snowflakes anyone? Ella made snowflakes and opened up a snowflake store!

Weston plays Santa

Weston got to play Santa outside of CMI. He got paid for standing out front of the store dancing and waving customers in to ship their packages.

Santa Clause!

Ella asked for an American girl doll and boots from the Wear. She was very nervous that she would forget what she wanted. While we stood in line she kept asking if I would help her. Oh how I love the sweet innocence and excitement!

Trett wants a laptop

Wyatt wants an i pod touch

Ashtyn wants skinny jeans and boots

Weston wasn't sure suggested that a soda fountain would be fun. Would love a new phone just got one in Sept finally got a list and wants a i pad

Decorating the Christmas tree!

This year we didn't have enough time to go and cut down a live tree so we set up our artificial tree. The kids wanted to draw to see who could put the star on the tree and Wyatt was the winner! I have to laugh when I see the picture of Brent and I.

Thanksgiving 2011

We enjoy getting to go up to Eagar. Thanksgiving was a lot of fun getting to see cousins and aunts, uncles and grandma. The kids played, we went to the movies, made flarp, did a little clean up, and made Christmas crafts. We really had a good time!